High Design

Are you a higher-ed educator, corporate trainer, or accidental instructional designer looking to create learning experiences that actually work? This beginner-friendly guide teaches you the ADDIE model, learning objectives design, and practical course-building strategies used by Fortune 500 learning teams - without the academic jargon. Master the fundamentals in 2-3 hours and start designing effective learning experiences today. Whether you're designing for the classroom, transitioning to corporate training, or launching your first online course, this book covers: ADDIE model fundamentals: ...

No single factor - not sales, marketing, finance, strategy, or operations - has more influence over the ultimate success of an organization than its culture. In the game-changing first edition of Culture by Design, David Friedman cut through the fog and provided a simple, clear, and practical road map that thousands of organizations have now used to build high-performing cultures. In this new updated edition, you'll learn how to take the strategies he originally taught and adapt them to meet the unique challenges presented by today's remote work environment.

The author of The Energy Codes combines quantum science and cosmic principles with practical tools to awaken your high brain centers and access your capacity to embody divine love—right now, just as you are. In a world that feels faster, louder, and more uncertain than ever, many of us are...

THE COMPLETE, PHASE-BY-PHASE ENGINEERING PLAYBOOK FOR FIRE ALARM SYSTEM DESIGN -- BUILT AROUND A FULLY WORKED 45-STORY HIGH-RISE SAMPLE PROJECT WITH 44 PROFESSIONAL DRAWINGS. Designing a fire alarm system for a complex commercial building involves far more than selecting devices and running wire. It requires a disciplined engineering workflow -- one that moves methodically through hazard analysis, system architecture, equipment selection, circuit design, code compliance, smoke control integration, emergency power, FACP programming, commissioning, and documentation. Most engineers learn this...

Most startups fail. But many of those failures are preventable. The Lean Startup is a new approach being adopted across the globe, changing the way companies are built and new products are launched. Eric Ries defines a startup as an organization dedicated to creating something new under...

Book 2 in The Inner Power Series — Build on the life-changing principles of Vibe Check: How Your Thoughts Create Your Reality and design a life that reflects your highest self. For the perfect foundation, start with Book 1, Vibe Check, before diving in. What if your thoughts weren’t just private musings — but blueprints? In The Mind Architect, Charles Santana reimagines the timeless principles of The Master Key System for a new generation. With clarity, power, and modern insight, he guides readers through 24 transformative chapters designed to unlock the creative power of the mind. ...

It's time to get intentional about your organizational culture, to shape it yourself and make it strong. This book shows you how, with a proven framework and deeply practical advice for doing the work. By combining design-thinking principles with inclusive-leadership best practices, Culture Design teaches you how to shape a culture that is resilient, inclusive, powerful, and effective.

This study guide was created specifically for busy test takers who want more than just memorization — they want results. Whether you're a restaurant manager, culinary student, or food safety worker, this practical and focused resource gives you everything you need to understand the material, apply it with confidence, and pass the exam on your first attempt.

This isn’t another book on frugality or risky investing. It’s a real-world plan for middle-income earners stuck with credit cards, student loans, or a mortgage that never seems to end. If you're tired of living paycheck to paycheck and ready to take control, this is for you.

Stop guessing what to type into AI—and start getting results that actually make sense. If you’ve ever used ChatGPT (or another AI tool) and thought: “Why didn’t it understand what I meant?” “This sounds generic and useless.” “I keep tweaking my prompt, but it’s still wrong.” You’re not alone—and you’re not doing anything wrong. Most beginner guides tell you what to type. Very few show you how to fix prompts when they fail. That’s exactly what this book does. AI Prompt Engineering Isn’t Magic. It’s Clear Thinking. Despite what you may have heard, prompt ...

In a world overflowing with distractions, endless notifications, and constant pressure, the ability to focus has become one of the most valuable skills of the modern age. Yet most people never learn how to truly manage their time, protect their attention, or live with intention. Master Your Time, Master Your Life is a practical and transformational guide for individuals who want to reclaim control of their days, sharpen their focus, build lasting discipline, and create a meaningful life rooted in purpose and progress. Unlike many productivity books filled with temporary hacks and ...

Going well beyond the recycled, superficial tactics in most leadership books, Thrive by Design introduces you to the triggers of exemplary workplace behavior at a neurological level. Tapping into these triggers leads to increased productivity, well-being, accountability, and retention. As you apply the practical approaches and tools outlined in the book, you will see less absenteeism, corrosive gossip, employee drama, accidents, and quality shortfalls.

You’ve been lied to about success. Not in the conspiracy-theory, tinfoil-hat way—just in the subtle, slow-drip poison of bad advice, empty ambition, and systems designed to keep you mediocre. Laws of Life is a wake-up call in plain English. No fluff, no cheerleading—just straight-up truth about what actually works in the real world. Written by someone who’s lived it, lost it, and built it back better, this book delivers 17 no-nonsense principles that will reshape how you approach success, freedom, relationships, money, and meaning. You won’t find theories here. You’ll find ...

Today, we are confronted with a lot of compelling career options, but with little guidance. The new age engagement models, such as working-from-home, freelancing, gig-workforce, moonlighting, co-working spaces, solopreneur and entrepreneur-in-residence, have ushered significant flux in both the...

Get ready to skyrocket your knowledge of rocketry with the ultimate guide: Rocketry! Packed with everything you've ever wanted to know about the fascinating world of amateur rocket science, this eBook will propel your understanding and passion to new heights! Dive deep into the intriguing history of rocketry and learn the basics of rocket science in this comprehensive resource. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced rocket enthusiast, this guide will captivate you from start to finish with its incredible blend of theory and practical applications. Explore the different types of amateur ...

To Steve Jobs, Simplicity was a religion. It was also a weapon. Simplicity isn’t just a design principle at Apple—it’s a value that permeates every level of the organization. The obsession with Simplicity is what separates Apple from other technology companies. It’s what helped Apple...

Commercial HVAC Systems Workflow Guide: A Complete 17-Phase Engineering Case Study Are you an HVAC engineer, mechanical designer, or building systems professional looking for a structured, real-world framework to manage complex commercial projects from concept to closeout? This guide walks you through every phase of a large-scale commercial HVAC project using a detailed fictional case study — Skyline Tower Complex — a multi-use high-rise that demands the full range of modern mechanical systems. Unlike textbooks that present theory in isolation, this guide mirrors how engineering ...

There is a revolution underway in employee workforce development, trending away from face-to-face to digital learning and away from event-based multiday workshops to technology-supported “learning journeys.” This shift is tremendously promising, and it is reshaping the future of learning and development (L&D). However, it represents a considerable challenge and is fraught with risk. Improving Performance Through Learning will help you navigate this revolution but stay true to the mission of impactful workplace learning. Building on Brinkerhoff and Apking’s breakthrough work on High ...

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Well-Being Leadership in Higher Education is a groundbreaking guide that reimagines how colleges and universities can center well-being as a strategic priority to enhance student success and institutional effectiveness. Blending theory, research, and practice, this timely volume brings together a wide range of voices from across higher education—student affairs leaders, chief wellness officers, clinicians, and faculty—who share powerful insights and actionable strategies for leading transformative well-being initiatives. Readers will find field-tested approaches for assessing and ...